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Lean, fresh pork is a source of eleven key nutrients and pork is the most consumed protein worldwide, making it an important part of many different cultures and eating patterns around the world. Yet, some health professionals and consumers remain unfamiliar with many of its health benefits, cultural applicability, culinary versatility and environmental sustainability.

Tune into this episode with registered dietitian Kara Behlke-Ungerman to learn about:

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Kara\\u2019s background growing up on a farm and ranch in rural Nebraska and experience in retail nutrition, communications and marketing

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 the National Pork Board\\u2019s efforts in promoting evidence-based information

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 the role of lean, fresh pork in healthy eating patterns across cultures, life stages and socio-economic status

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 the nutrient profile of pork beyond high quality protein including important nutrients such as choline and selenium

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 why pork is considered a \\u201ccarrier\\u201d food and makes it easy to follow a plant-forward eating pattern

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 consumption data, sustainability factors and new research on affordability

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 consumer and health professional insights about the nutritional value, preparation methods and versatility of pork

\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 resources for the public and health professionals including a new program called Pork & Partners

This episode is sponsored by the National Pork Board and has been submitted to CDR for 1.0 free CEU.

Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/232\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

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